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Private 1-day food culture tour: Buddhist Temple Cooking and Immersive Brewery Town Walk Near Lake Biwa
Experience the essence of rural Japanese life! Join our day‐long adventure near Kyoto, exploring hidden corners of the countryside. Led by a local guide, dive into a world of Buddhist food culture and centuries‐old breweries. Uncover Japan's history, culture, and cuisine through immersive experiences. Highlights include a cooking workshop at Myorakuji Temple, mastering otoki ryori‐a Buddhist cuisine served at ceremonies, led by the head priest's wife. Then, a leisurely walk to Kinomoto reveals historic sake and soy sauce breweries. Engage with locals, explore their heritage, and savor sake tastings. Discover rural Japan's charm and traditions with us‐truly an exceptional journey!
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![Savor traditional Buddhist cuisine](/kansaiguide/data/directory/22000/21396/20231225_175656_cefdb0c3_w640.jpg)
Savor traditional Buddhist cuisine
![Easy hands-on cooking workshop](/kansaiguide/data/directory/22000/21396/20231225_175657_58f09f95_w640.jpg)
Easy hands-on cooking workshop
![Using the locally-souced fresh ingredients](/kansaiguide/data/directory/22000/21396/20231225_175658_2a0583b0_w640.jpg)
Using the locally-souced fresh ingredients
![Traditional Otoki Ryori](/kansaiguide/data/directory/22000/21396/20231225_175658_9684192a_w640.jpg)
Traditional Otoki Ryori
![Taste the savory flavors of the local food culture](/kansaiguide/data/directory/22000/21396/20231225_175700_1f8ad784_w640.jpg)
Taste the savory flavors of the local food culture
![Myorakuji Temple - a national heritage site](/kansaiguide/data/directory/22000/21396/20231225_175701_78f2408b_w640.jpg)
Myorakuji Temple - a national heritage site
![Townscape of Kinomoto Brewery Town](/kansaiguide/data/directory/22000/21396/20231225_175702_45e7e9e8_w640.jpg)
Townscape of Kinomoto Brewery Town
![In front of the Japan's 5th oldest sake brewery](/kansaiguide/data/directory/22000/21396/20231225_175703_52cd8e61_w640.jpg)
In front of the Japan's 5th oldest sake brewery
![Enjoy tasting the locally brewed sake](/kansaiguide/data/directory/22000/21396/20231225_175707_4149b230_w640.jpg)
Enjoy tasting the locally brewed sake
Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 1 participant
- Maximum Capacity
- 5 participants
- Participation Restrictions
- Ages 6 and up
- Open Period
- Closed on certain days
- Closed Period
- Generally year-round
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Tour Schedule
- Meet at Yonehara Station > Ride to Kinomoto Station (25 minutes) > Cooking > Lunch > Stroll around > Disband at Kinomoto Station
- Required Time
-
7 hours
Provision of Meals Meals are provided - Open to meal requests
- Vegetarian and vegan-friendly options are available
- Universal accessibility
- None
- Notes
- Typically, animal-derived products are used (chicken, fish, etc.). Allergy- and food-restriction-friendly options are available upon request.
- Related websites
- https://www.biwakobackroads.com/course/local-cooking-at-temple-in-kinomoto/